Thursday, October 6, 2011

During the week, we sling food. It is a sad state of food affairs at my house Monday through Thursday. I can hear the beep of the microwave as I type (sigh).

I was pleased with myself, that these hot pockets could be made during the weekend, and then eaten for lunches, and as snacks after school in a grab n' go style just before we jump in the car for soccer practice.

Broccoli-Cheddar Pockets

Serves 4

Recipe from Food Network

Ingredients:

Kosher salt

1-1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets

1-3/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 5-ounces)

3 tablespoons sour cream

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Vegetable oil, for brushing

All-purpose flour for dusting

1-11 ounce tube refrigerated French bread dough

1 large egg

Directions:

1. bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool; pat dry. Mix the broccoli, cheddar, sour cream and chives in a bowl until combined, then squeeze the mixture together with your hands to make it compact.

3. On a floured surface, roll out the dough and cut the dough into 4 pieces. Roll out each piece into a 6x8-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Put one-quarter of the filling in the center of each dough rectangle, pressing it together. Fold the 2 shorter sides of the dough over the filling, stretching the dough to cover, Fold in 2 long sides of the dough to form a packet. Pinch the edges to seal.

4. Place the pocket seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; brush the pockets with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

I like this - I could keep the French bread dough in the fridge - and still make something quick and fresh. I know what you mean, though. The number of times I eat leftovers during the week would make for a really dull blog.

With both my hubby and I working, dinner around here is like that too, I'm afraid. I love food that I can prepare ahead of time, and these look really good! I just got some fresh broccoli too- perfect! :)

Mmm.. Those look delicious! how I am loving the fact that my son might actually eat these! So easy and so much healthier than these store-bought frozen version I saw just a few weeks ago! Wonderful recipe!